Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1429 Ratings

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  1. FxGSpartan
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    i grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, ratheri grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, rather than blatantly ignoring existing problems or causing new ones on purpose. This game also doesn't have egregious issues that the law should step in on, unlike the Splatoon we have nowadays.
    Best map design in the series, most fun specials, best soundtrack, the list of things done right by Splatoon 1 that are failed in future releases is quite extensive.    … Expand
  2. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    I dont remember what expections I had for this game but whatever it was that wasnt it. Still fun
  3. RTCWFAN
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Great (couch) multiplayer game for the best multiplayer console ever released. It is just pure fun to shoot the bright colors on your friends. Overall rating: 8.9.
  4. PearlinaFan23
    Jul 5, 2023
    7
    Such a good game, and truly revolutionary. The reason it's so low is because of the servers being discontinued, but I did love my time with it
  5. Triblue
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Jeu original et sympa. Le gameplay est cependant un peu répétitif et au final la plupart des parties se ressemblent.
  6. theonelog
    May 10, 2023
    9
    The first ever splatoon game. One of the very few new nintendo IP. They managed to strike gold with this franchise. Super fun gameplay all around. 9/10
  7. Kdog152
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    The Wii U may have failed, but Splatoon is a great classic. Yeah this is just paintball, but it's paintball with a twist.
  8. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very good game. Great originality and arguably the best WiiU game! The atmosphere is also amazing.
  9. Metabetalpha
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    As a jr main, amazing , but this game is BROKEN AS HELL! kraken and bubbler ruled the battle field, along with the 4 horse men of the apocalypse Vslosh, Crange, Zimi splating and cherry H3 with that with THAT meta, it SUCKS to play ranked sometimes
  10. De-
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    This game ultimately is one of the best Nintendo franchises. Other shooters can not compare to this game. Unlike others this game is actually fun and not some grey place where you kill some random soldiers.
  11. just_lovro
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    This game is soooo fun, the combat is simple which makes it so great the story is a bit weak and short but the bosses are peak game desing.
  12. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Tenía muchas ganas de probar este juego y por desgracia no pude terminarlo porque me mareaba. Lo que pude jugar me gustó.
  13. Walter69
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite Games of all Time. This Game is my Childhood. I had fun playing online and in the Storymode.
  14. Tigblu
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Good good game, hello there fellows it is a pleasure to announce that Michael Jackson exists.
  15. Bennythegamer
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Es ist pure Nostalgie und ich erinnere mich immer gerne zurück an meine Kindheit und an die schönen Stunden die ich damit verbracht habe und schade nur das es nicht so viele spielen konnte trotz der Server Probleme ein super Spiel
  16. Beny_Tube_5
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    Really fun game! Splatting ink all over the place is just beautiful. Although I’m bad it just is a great game!
  17. ThunderAlmond
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    I haven't played this in a while. The opening screen hits my nostalgia spots for real. Seeing the Zink branded boxes and the Splatoon website on the laptop gives me joy. The Squid Sisters are also great simply because Marie is present. The stage intro is still a button mash to get over with but Inkopolis Plaza is just how I remember it. It certainly took a hit with Miiverse being shutdown,I haven't played this in a while. The opening screen hits my nostalgia spots for real. Seeing the Zink branded boxes and the Splatoon website on the laptop gives me joy. The Squid Sisters are also great simply because Marie is present. The stage intro is still a button mash to get over with but Inkopolis Plaza is just how I remember it. It certainly took a hit with Miiverse being shutdown, sadly. There is a lot less life in from other players. My muscle memory possesed me into doing parkour on the various object I could jump on to the background noises of the train, chatter, and bumping Inkopolis Tower music. 2 player battle dojo has had like 3 uses ever in my entire time owning the game, but there are some other places to explore.

    I bought all of the in-game gear so I can't enjoy the stores as much, and the only reason I'll see Spyke is to reroll one piece of gear I have until I get 3 of anything in a row, but the gear I have is great. I love the summer-y clothes that match well with the sunny bright stages but the winter stuff is nice, too. I have a Ninja Squid Jacket with 3 Swim Speed Ups and a Stealth Jump boots with three Quick Super Jumps. The Dual Squelcher is my bias wrecker while the .52 Gal Deco is still my bias. All of this stuff looks great on the Wii U, and the Gamepad actually had a more-than-secondary role in the game.

    Finding a lobby is as fine as it was before, but since the playerbase has decreased, I've been able to notice the same players after leaving a lobby and joining a new one, so that's interesting. Hackers are either cool or salty: no in-between. To this day, I still look at the other players' levels, if they have clan tags or symbols in their names, and whether or not they are Jap/Korean, just so I can hope to have the highest level foreigners are on my team. The minigame before a match is a nice distraction as well. I still Booyah when a see a teammate get a kill as well as at the beginning of matches, just for moral boost.

    I maxxed out my level before the big update and directly after they added the new system so I can't really comment on progression, just that I wish you got a point on your exp bar for every hundred points of inked turf rather than getting three or five everytime. Scaling would be much more rewarding.

    Turf War is still enjoyable since the weapons are balanced enough that there is no "OP" weapon that EVERYONE uses (but nobody uses the regular Blasters or regular rapid Blasters; only the ranged variants of the original). Squid Parties can still be found! Also, I really like the music for the matches. 3 minutes is great in my opinion for squeezing in a fun match whenever I can. Disconnects seem to be the same as much as they were back in 2015 but I've noticed they happen more often on Ranked......

    Splat Zones is still great and intense with no "OP" weapon, but I do feel powerful using the N-Zap with both a Sprinkler and Inkstrike in that mode. Rainmaker has a lot of Splash-o-matics and Bomb Rush specific kits but that's it for repetition; it's still fresh overall. I don't think I've played Tower Control again but I'm sure it's still Luna Blaster-centric with a side of Kraken kitted-Chargers. There really isn't much to say besides they can be as action packed as they can be rage inducing. The exp point system is also better here but keeping your rank is just NOT. A bad chain of matches can really set you back, and with Splatoon's infamous disconnects, I don't even know how we did it back then. But, if online is being funky, there's always singleplayer.

    Single Player is still ICONIC. I'm surprised how much quality the single player has in this multiplayer based game, but that's Nintendo for you. Oh my days, the music is amazing. I love the world designs and how whacky everything is. I also love playing the first stages in evening and night mode, as well as keeping a preserved version of the original Urchin Underpass in one of those Inkstrike stages. This is where that 90's Nick vibe really hits.

    Overall, I'd give Splatoon 1 in 2020 (or later) a solid 8/10, a great game for anybody but Octolings and Callie stans. In 2015, though? Bare bones content, relying on updates for locked on-disc content. The game would've been at least a 6/10 back then, since the gameplay was still fresh and fluid back then. It's hard for me to want to play Splatoon 2 for a yearly fee on top of the $60 entry fee when Splatoon 1 has free online to this day, past the initial $60. Industry standards have been lowering and the mainstream consumers don't know what they're consuming and why it's harmful to their wallets and the market. As consumers, the best way to combat this is to not give in, or to vote with our wallet. However, Splatoon 1 was made with being 'in on the reveals' for on-disc content from the beginning. The trend of "Games as a service" rather than "Games as a product" left Splatoon 1 in an interesting spot, where it was lacking in both (at least for $60).    … Expand
  18. IHeartDreamWork
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Splatoon is a greatest Nintendo video game for 11 years! I played it when I was young and I love it! ^w^
  19. Tash1kom
    May 26, 2022
    10
    For me Splatoon is not just a game, but memories and nostalgia that make me smile, Stay fresh!
  20. GilArenas
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  21. Okie_Doki
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  22. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    This game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to themThis game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to them all being sea food and their quirky dialoge. It's also good for fans who aren't really fans of shooting games because the campaign has platforming to it as well as shooting, it has cool clothing items and refrances to other games too like NES zapper and the blooper from super mario bros. The trailer for this game was one of the trailers that really made Nintendo win E3 that year as well as raised the standards for nintendo E3's. However there are some flaws with it. For one thing, it has no voice chat. That sort of changed in splatoon 2. I also think that the game lacks content.. especially when splatoon 2 has way more content. Splatoon may of had the mini game you play before a match as well as wii u controls but splatoon 2 works almost as well with the gyro aiming. Splatoon also has a rhythm mini game which is just as good as the jumping one. Lastly the story mode in splatoon 2 is better, it has great DLC, the local multiplayer is better.. balloon battle? Really? and it has salmon mode. To conclude, splatoon was great for it's time but splatoon 2 raised the bar and for the next splatoon game even after 2, I hope that the game launches complete.… Expand
  23. CzarSquid
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    If you ever wanted a game that is all load screens and 1 minute of gameplay then this game is for you
  24. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    great game. this new nintendo franchise is one of the best things to come out of the wii u era.
  25. Lil_Caucasian
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Fantastic new multiplayer IP that gave the Wii U a lot of value when it was released.
  26. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Это была любовь с первого взгляда. Помню, когда её показали на Е3... Ну что я могу сказать, онлайн даже сейчас отлично функционирует! Жаль, правда, что мультиплеер очень сухо реализован (можно играть только 1 на 1), да и сюжетный режим вообще никакой. Но с остальным у игры нету проблем. Рекомендую!    [RU]
    Это была любовь с первого взгляда. Помню, когда её показали на Е3... Ну что я могу сказать, онлайн даже сейчас отлично функционирует! Жаль, правда, что мультиплеер очень сухо реализован (можно играть только 1 на 1), да и сюжетный режим вообще никакой. Но с остальным у игры нету проблем. Рекомендую!
  27. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a funThis game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a fun little distraction.… Expand
  28. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Lots of charm. Amazing gameplay. Can't believe this is only the first entry in an already amazing series.
  29. yolo004
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    I always liked its concept and the game turned out really fun! It looks good, there's not a lot of game modes but it's enough to keep it fresh, and the story mode is actually pretty good. Also, there's a really big collection of different weapons that offer everyone a different way to play and that's a huge plus.
  30. Manucoel
    Feb 25, 2021
    6
    This game is alright I guess had some fun playing some games, buying some guns and clothes but just felt kinda boring after a while.
  31. PipiPopo
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    It's a great and innovative game. I have never seen a shooter like this before.
  32. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    The game it's amazing I think that it's true when nintendo says that this game is the MarioKart of the Shooters.
    Some people is cheating about the lack of content but the game is amazing and the updates will solve this.
  33. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Very fun game worth buying i would recommend its got a load of origanal features
  34. LiquidSnekMGS
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Wow, Nintendo did it. They made a 3rd person shooter game that remains family-friendly, yet fun.
    The story mode is fine, but I mainly love the multiplayer mode. Just good old fashioned fun with friends and family playing a Nintendo game.
    Nintendo is truly the family game company.
  35. AbeFiletti
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    You know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'mYou know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'm kind of good at. The story is really fun too. All the missions feel original and unique. Overall Splatoon is just a really fun time. I give it a 9/10 and an A.… Expand
  36. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    this game didn't quite capture my heart like it did to others.
    still bloody good fun and a very unique experience from a very tired-out genre
  37. Prof_Wild_Young
    May 1, 2020
    7
    TL;DR - I love it, but there needs to be more of it. A bit bare bones but the Wii U was failing so I don't mind. I've only grown to like it more as its sequel disappointed me.

    I have a lot of detailed cons and few pros, but that's just because I'm really good at complaining and not describing good. I, in fact, adore this game a lot. Pros: Unique and Fun Twist - There simply isn't    TL;DR - I love it, but there needs to be more of it. A bit bare bones but the Wii U was failing so I don't mind. I've only grown to like it more as its sequel disappointed me.

    I have a lot of detailed cons and few pros, but that's just because I'm really good at complaining and not describing good. I, in fact, adore this game a lot.

    Pros:

    Unique and Fun Twist - There simply isn't anything that plays like Splatoon, I'd gladly experience inking action day in and day out not only because of an engaging reward system, but actually being fun at its core. Not many games can say that.

    Colourful - It's just pretty okay?!

    Cons:

    Missing basic features - Since Nintendo has proven to be just like other companies as of late, I've decided to criticise them for this instead of being thankful that they're 'in the past'. Why no bots? Why no servers? Why can't the game tell me what I have and haven't bought already? No gear or weapon sort? etc

    Gear - The fun grinds to a halt when it comes to the gear system. One of the big reasons I stopped playing back in the day is because it literally took 6 months to get the rolls on my Motor Boots right, keeping in mind that I was going for the most common roll and not anything weird. On that note, miss Splatfest and you're out of luck, simple as that. I don't blame anyone if they have, in fact, I actively encourage that you use save scumming or even cheating to bypass this system. What a kill joy.

    Lacking content - Far too few online modes, especially casual ones. Use the Bucket tool on a pre-existing weapon palettes, re-arrange the pre-existing sub and special assets and release it. Stages? Re-release stages that ended up being overhauled overtime as 'classics'. New modes? Easy: Team Splatmatch (Team Deathmatch), a way to play pre-existing Ranked Modes casually without needing S rank and a friend, pre-existing modes but with asymmetrical multiplayer elements (usual team of 4 VS Player-Controlled and fully armoured Agent 3, fit with fully upgraded mains of each weapon class, every sub and all specials, equipped before the match). Some of these are basics, hence why I'm asking for them, others I understand due to the platform's popularity.

    Blasters + Sloshing Machine - Nintendo thought it was smart to make a weapon class that can't miss, kills fast and has the advantage regardless of range. No, no it wasn't. Direct hit, instant kill. Miss twice, still a kill! Using a weaker Blaster that kills in 2 directs or 4 misses? Fires faster to compensate, I already mentioned you can't miss, it's exactly the same but with better coverage and maybe a more helpful set. Long range? Good, bully them without them even realising what's happening or being able to touch you. Short range? You DEFINITELY can't miss now and your range is way longer than you think due to the explosions. The only thing it can't do is get coverage, which doesn't matter as it will face every round essentially unopposed. Could be balanced out by removing automatic fire for tap shots and requiring an additional button press for the ink bullet to explode to make them actually take skill to use and even make them more versatile, then maybe even buff their ink coverage to compensate for these changes.

    Balance - Honestly, if specials had a one second delay before activating, it would make all the difference. I'll stand by the idea that chaos is part of the fun, but when you make it impossible to lose or impossible to win, there is no fun to be had, or at least less fun to be had playing, so Bubblers should be gone come the sequel. Kraken is fine if it is given either more knockback or it's health works closer to the big training dummies rather than being invincible. Other specials are fine. Weapons, can confirm that Rollers are NOT overpowered, coverage and instant kill is all they have as the most basic observation skills means you can shoot it down. Shooters are sweet, but the Semi-Shooters L3 and H3, why do they exist? Chargers exist to be annoying, nuff said. Splatlings are my new favourite, if only they released Heavy with a more decent set, but Mini is really good too! Slosher, I don't use it and hate that no one else uses it either, but it's so cool! I gave Blasters and the Sloshing Machine an entire section... yikes.    … Expand
  38. zidfrit
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Un juego bastante entretenido con un nuevo aire en su debut en los vídeo juegos, se siente un nuevo juego y original, qusisas al principio es difícil acostumbrar al control pero en un par de minutos lo habrás dominado, lo único que carece es de un modo historia mas profundo y en si la historia que cuenta muy pobre, pero es un juego que disfrutaras de inicio a fin.
  39. GregLobstery
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    A little weak in the single player department, but online its fun as heck, and for the most part pretty balanced. Very artsy, and has a slapping soundtrack.
  40. joel_tdl
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El Shooter más original. JUGABILIDAD: Splatoon es muy divertido. Dejando de lado su campaña tan corta y sin esencia, el jugar Splatoon en línea es una experiencia en sí misma. Las armas y atuendos que podemos usar le dan una gran variedad a cada gameplay si nos tomamos el tiempo de probarlas. Los escenarios son muy buenos    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El Shooter más original.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Splatoon es muy divertido. Dejando de lado su campaña tan corta y sin esencia, el jugar Splatoon en línea es una experiencia en sí misma. Las armas y atuendos que podemos usar le dan una gran variedad a cada gameplay si nos tomamos el tiempo de probarlas. Los escenarios son muy buenos y variados, y pese a ser pocos no notaremos repetición en ellos gracias al sistema de "escenario del día" de Nintendo.

    Tanto el modo territorial como el competitivo (ambos son muy competitivos en realidad) nos pueden brindar horas y horas de diversión.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Nada importante y no lo necesita. He de decir que algunas combinaciones de colores resultan especialmente lindas al jugar, por ejemplo el contraste de Rosa+Verde.

    SONIDO:
    La música es muy simple pero efectiva, nos sube la adrenalina durante los combates.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Splatoon es algo que, en lo personal, nunca había visto. Me siento muy emocionado de que la gran N. haya tomado el riesgo con una nueva IP y le haya funcionado tan bien. Para Nintendo, Splatoon es una joya de originalidad en un mar de remakes de Mario y Pokémon    … Expand
  41. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a real turn for the shooter franchise. It let's nintendo use the shooter name into a PG material. It's colourful, vibrate, and has great modes. The single-player is clever and the online worked to a extent.
  42. XV_
    Oct 12, 2019
    8
    Splatoon is such a great game with some flawed things, first of all, the presentation is outstanding, this game excels at design, art direction, and music, it feels like a real Japanese game (whatever that means mind you), the graffiti aesthetic with its punkish music truly make me feel myself as a teenager again, and speaking of teenagers, my favorite aspect of this game is the feeling ofSplatoon is such a great game with some flawed things, first of all, the presentation is outstanding, this game excels at design, art direction, and music, it feels like a real Japanese game (whatever that means mind you), the graffiti aesthetic with its punkish music truly make me feel myself as a teenager again, and speaking of teenagers, my favorite aspect of this game is the feeling of nostalgia, for me it took me back to those water balloon fights in the neighbor, it is truly fun and addictive.

    It also comes with a main campaign that is mostly a tutorial for many mechanics, although some of them seem missing from the online play which is the game's main core, the campaign is short but well crafted, it can be a little repetitive by the end but that's it, is more in the vein of good Mario Galaxy levels, merge it with killer music and you'll have a good time.

    As I mentioned at first, sadly there are some drawbacks, as much addictive the online matches can get, at some time they become a little repetitive because of the maps, the mechanic goes as follows: every day you can fight randomly on 4 available maps, 2 for regular battles and other 2 for ranked battles (which you can get when you hit level 10), in regular battles you have to ink (paint) most of the map before the time goes out and as you fight the other team, on ranked battles the mechanic is more or less like capture the flag, but instead you have to take the flag to the enemy base, it needs more strategy but it is also really fun. The thing is that there are a limited amount of maps and playing them on extended sets of time becomes a little tiresome, I'm also not a big fan of the equipment system, every set of gear has 1 to 4 slots with random abilities that you'll unlock after getting experience points, the random part it feels more like a time trap to maintain you attached to the game, it seems unfair because that is more like a mechanic in a free to play game, and also the game is so much fun that it doesn't need those gimmicks to maintain you entertained so I hope in the next game, they fix this system. Another issue is the character customization, you can only change your character's tone skin and eye color, but no extra haircuts or anything, so your character will look pretty much the same if you don't spice things up with your clothing.

    Aside from the things that I didn't like, playing Splatoon took me back to my childhood where basic things can be really fun with friends, speaking of friends, I couldn't play with anyone because none of my friends have a Wii U, also, the Splatfests which apparently were a big thing at the game's launch now were pretty dead, so I don't know how much they add to your experience. In some years the servers will go down, and the only thing that will be playable will be the main campaign, if you're someone from the future and you're in fact looking to play this game for its single-player mode I say go ahead if you find this game on the cheap, otherwise maybe you can stick with whatever numbered Splatoon is currently available.    … Expand
  43. JuanmaKVR
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    Situémonos en el año 2015, pasado el horroroso año 2014 donde los shooters quisieron evolucionar hacia otro campo (titanfall, destiny, etc). Llega Nintendo con una nueva mecánica nunca antes usada a semejante nivel y con tal maestría. PINTAR EL ESCENARIO.
    Con esta simple premisa han conseguido hacer una campaña que sirve como tutorial hacia el multijugador, aunque podía ser mejor, es    Situémonos en el año 2015, pasado el horroroso año 2014 donde los shooters quisieron evolucionar hacia otro campo (titanfall, destiny, etc). Llega Nintendo con una nueva mecánica nunca antes usada a semejante nivel y con tal maestría. PINTAR EL ESCENARIO.
    Con esta simple premisa han conseguido hacer una campaña que sirve como tutorial hacia el multijugador, aunque podía ser mejor, es aceptable.
    El multijugador prefiero que lo experimentes vosotros mismos, aún en 2019 se encuentran partidas muy fácilmente y no encuentras cheaters, frenético y divertido.    … Expand
  44. FnafGamer123
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Splatoon is one of the best Wii U games today, it has amazing motion Controls, so colorful, and catchey soundtrack!
  45. LinksElixir
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    Splatoon is an amazing third person shooter for people to try if they can't afford a Nintendo switch yet to buy the second game.the controls are easy to learn and not hard to use, if motion isn't your thing (should try it is the better way to play!) Then you can use stick .Very bright and colourful game with decent graphics. The story mode is very good with a good story and levels what areSplatoon is an amazing third person shooter for people to try if they can't afford a Nintendo switch yet to buy the second game.the controls are easy to learn and not hard to use, if motion isn't your thing (should try it is the better way to play!) Then you can use stick .Very bright and colourful game with decent graphics. The story mode is very good with a good story and levels what are not to hard or to easy to complete. The music is amazing. There is a vast majority of ways to make your inkling (character) look different from others. There are some problems however such and not being able to change gear between battles. Stages changing every 4 hours instead of 2 like the second game and hackers. The hacker problem can be solved my leaving the lobby and if it's in turf war it sometimes can be a fun time.Overall very good game and worth buying even if you own the second game!… Expand
  46. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    Splatoon is the most innovative and exciting new Nintendo IP in at least a decade. Even if you've never played any kind of online team-based shooter before, you'll easily catch on to Splatoon's accessible and friendly approach to the genre. The single-player campaign is surprisingly deep, though the final boss battle far overstays its welcome. The real meat here is the online multiplayer,Splatoon is the most innovative and exciting new Nintendo IP in at least a decade. Even if you've never played any kind of online team-based shooter before, you'll easily catch on to Splatoon's accessible and friendly approach to the genre. The single-player campaign is surprisingly deep, though the final boss battle far overstays its welcome. The real meat here is the online multiplayer, which is always busy -- you'll never have trouble finding enough players for a quick battle. Motion controls, while optional, are surprisingly effective and easy to use. Splatoon is a must-play for all Wii U owners.… Expand
  47. CielleGames
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    This game could have benefited from a better console and a better story mode but what IS here is great. Tight controls, mechanics and art style. As long as possible connection issues don't get to you too much casual online play is more than fun, and what connection issues there are really aren't as bad as people say and I don't have great internet, the game responds fairly quickly toThis game could have benefited from a better console and a better story mode but what IS here is great. Tight controls, mechanics and art style. As long as possible connection issues don't get to you too much casual online play is more than fun, and what connection issues there are really aren't as bad as people say and I don't have great internet, the game responds fairly quickly to situations like that. check out a trailer and decide from there if this is something you might find fun!… Expand
  48. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    A funny game to get unstressed, the best is you dont have to pay a single in game dollar. Many hours of play
  49. MashuKiddo
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    favorite game of all time, this wii u game is probably the best game on the system that bombed in america. the system is notorius for weird (maybe also surreal) ads in america, not sure about the japanese ones, but this game shares the throne along with nintendoland, SSB4, Super mario maker, and more. purely nostalgic, id sell my soul to go back to that beautiful May.
  50. Criti-Wise
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Splatoon was an extremely amazing experience for me. this is the kind of shooter game that I would enjoy. The turf wars are excellent for people who aren't really the combat type because they will be helping by covering up the place with their ink, and I love the game play too! It made the game so fun, and it kind of makes sense too. "Well, out of ink. Time to go 'underink' and gather someSplatoon was an extremely amazing experience for me. this is the kind of shooter game that I would enjoy. The turf wars are excellent for people who aren't really the combat type because they will be helping by covering up the place with their ink, and I love the game play too! It made the game so fun, and it kind of makes sense too. "Well, out of ink. Time to go 'underink' and gather some more!" It just makes sense to me. All the things that I did in the game were so fun! However, what's kind of stopping me from giving this a 10 is the local multiplayer mode, where you verse each other and pop balloons. Yeah, doesn't really sound too interesting, but Splatoon was still incredible! The great times I had with this game just really make me want to get Splatoon 2 because I can no longer play Splatoon because my Wii U is no longer with me, and I have a Switch now. "Now where did I leave that paint roller?"… Expand
  51. OrenjiOkami
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    Es un juegazo, un imprescindible de Wii U, lo único que falla es que peca de pocos mapas y solo dos personajes a elegir, además de eso no hay nada de lo que me pueda quejar, se ve bien y es muy divertido, muy recomendado
  52. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    8
    splatoon es la gran nueva ip de nintendo, una joya, no por sus graficos y historia si no por su gran jugabilidad, muy adictivo, el single player es excelente debo admitir que es muy corto y la falta de contenido es una grave falta, pero no son excusas para disfrutar este obra de arte innovadora en el genero shooter que estaba saturado por el mismo cliche de siempre, nintendo vino asplatoon es la gran nueva ip de nintendo, una joya, no por sus graficos y historia si no por su gran jugabilidad, muy adictivo, el single player es excelente debo admitir que es muy corto y la falta de contenido es una grave falta, pero no son excusas para disfrutar este obra de arte innovadora en el genero shooter que estaba saturado por el mismo cliche de siempre, nintendo vino a revolucionar el genero, y convertilo en un genero distinto a la altura de mario kart y smash, el modo heroe tiene unos de los mejores boss de los ultimos años en consolas de nintendo una genialidad de los jovenes creativos del grupo 3 de nintendo,bueno a seguir pintando todo y disfrutar de esta nueva joya Splatoon!! 8.5… Expand
  53. neehawgamer
    Mar 22, 2018
    7
    It's good but not great. It was awesome at first, but now I only play about once a month.
    The reason I only give it a seven is because it takes me so long to get into a match at the very start.
    But it's pretty good.
  54. mefzeldernx
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    innovación es una cualidad que le queda corto a la nueva patente de Nintendo, "Splatoon" nos permite competir de manera online 4 vs. 4 en la lucha por cubrir con pintura la mayor parte del escenario. Con esa premisa y con una estética muy japonesa nace uno de los shooters más divertidos.
    La jugabilidad es muy buena, cada arma es muy fácil de dominar y la conectividad funciona bien. Se    innovación es una cualidad que le queda corto a la nueva patente de Nintendo, "Splatoon" nos permite competir de manera online 4 vs. 4 en la lucha por cubrir con pintura la mayor parte del escenario. Con esa premisa y con una estética muy japonesa nace uno de los shooters más divertidos.
    La jugabilidad es muy buena, cada arma es muy fácil de dominar y la conectividad funciona bien. Se extraña un modo de juego sin controles de movimientos y poder cambiar de equipo sin necesidad de salir del lobby. El contenido es avasallante, al principio era un tema crítica pero las actualizaciones gratuitas lo llevaron a un nivel más que aceptable.
    Un imperdible si tienes Wii U, ya sea para jugar con amigos o con gente random, o solo por el modo historia, "Splatoon" merece estar en cada catálogo de la consola a doble pantalla.    … Expand
  55. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutelyI'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutely fantastic game that succeeds in almost every aspect.
    The game is extremely fun to play, unique, fresh (no pun intended) and visually gorgeous, and now with all the free updates available, there's a lot to try out in the game. Also, even though the game's campaign is pretty short, it's still wildly fun to play and features some amazing level design and mission variety that'll keep you on your toes all throughout.
    The game isn't immaculate, though. The local multiplayer is definitely lacking and, me being someone that doesn't play online games that often, it sucks that I can't play battles locally and get the same experience (I know "Splatoon 2" is going to fix that, though, which is good). Oh, and the lack of voice chat is still disheartening and annoying.
    Even so, "Splatoon" is an excellent game that should not be missing from your Wii U collection. Stay fresh, kids and squids!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  56. ByggareB
    Feb 10, 2018
    8
    its a coloerful online third person shooter game white a good camping. My conplains is when you play co op, you can only play 1v1 and sho tballons. but the online and singel player is good.

    its a must have game for every wii u owner
  57. SaydaNeen
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Innovative, well put together, no complaints. Perfect. Nintendo did a good job with this game.
    To this day Nintendo continues to surprise the community with good high quality games that offer replay-ability, with a high fun factor.
  58. Domraifloor27
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    Splatoon is an all-time classic game. It has great music, great controls, and fun gameplay! You can even scroll your camera to get the right angle! This game has everything right. However, if you need a certain weapon during a battle, you can't switch between items. But hey, this was my first game I ever owned. So generally, it's a great game
  59. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    "Смотри, чтоб только на волосы не попало!" (Splatoon)

    Маленькие мальчики и девочки забрызгивающие друг дружку жидкостями, щупальца вылезающие из всех щелей и лезущие во все щели... Нет! Это не предисловие к очередной хентай зарисовке, это новая веха в жанре шутер. Splatoon весьма ловко топит вокруг себя всех коллег по цеху, предлагая рядовым любителям "рашить B" окунуться в нечто иное,    "Смотри, чтоб только на волосы не попало!" (Splatoon)

    Маленькие мальчики и девочки забрызгивающие друг дружку жидкостями, щупальца вылезающие из всех щелей и лезущие во все щели... Нет! Это не предисловие к очередной хентай зарисовке, это новая веха в жанре шутер. Splatoon весьма ловко топит вокруг себя всех коллег по цеху, предлагая рядовым любителям "рашить B" окунуться в нечто иное, солдатам Рока отложить бензопилы и пройтись лейками по чудаковато-мимимишным супостатам, а людям с чувством выполненного долга на полях брани показать каков их скилл на самом деле. И тут всё булькает вокруг одного! Игрового процесса, что своей уникальностью откровенно заставляет течь, испытывая нестандартные ощущения. Восток может дело и тонкое, но в случае со Splatoon, оно ещё и мокрое. Стилизация, анимации и звуки настолько неповторимы, что брУталлы от обилия кавайности могут словить маслину, как в первой же PvP схватке, так и в одиночном режиме, где пиупиубабахдьюти не прокатит! Если у S и есть ляпы, то они классические для 1го блина, ну а в остальном...    … Expand
  60. Cor64
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    700 horas de juego en mi Wii U y lo relevó su segunda parte
    Viciojuego made in Nintendo de los q no te cansas de jugar
    Es exclusivamente multi online, la historia es un buen tutorial largo pero con un jefe final épico
    Se echa en falta poder jugar 2 en la misma consola como si permite Mario Kart
  61. curzon_dax
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    This game was amazing. The last boss was a 10/10. The rest of a game was a 9 since it could be slightly more complex and interesting but whatever, get a 10.
  62. MrTacoBob
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    An amazing game with so much fun activities! But, the gameplay gets repetitive but everything else in Splatoon is amazing, especially the single player levels and bosses!
  63. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    I bought the Wii U pack with the Mario Kart 8 + Splatoon... my god, what an awesome game!! Colorful, brutal gameplay, amazing idea, i will buy it for my Switch asap!!
  64. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 22, 2017
    8
    Splatoon was developed by Nintendo EAD, published by Nintendo and was exclusively released for the Wii U platform. The third-person shooter whose aim is to paint the scenery around it, it may seem a "child thing" BUT when you decide to play, OMG, is more than a shooter, is a tactical, fun, and challenger shooter and, maybe, could be the best shooter of the industry after Metro Last LightSplatoon was developed by Nintendo EAD, published by Nintendo and was exclusively released for the Wii U platform. The third-person shooter whose aim is to paint the scenery around it, it may seem a "child thing" BUT when you decide to play, OMG, is more than a shooter, is a tactical, fun, and challenger shooter and, maybe, could be the best shooter of the industry after Metro Last Light (Metro Redux). Although the singleplayer mode is dull, the incredible online mode, the charismatic Callie and Marie, and their cosmetics, that influence their online gameplay - determine that Splatoon is one of the best games of the last decade, perhaps not the best, but one of the best games.… Expand
  65. ScreenScraggy22
    Jul 3, 2017
    10
    This by far the BEST game Nintendo has EVER made. Better than any Zelda game that's ever came out. Screw critics giving this 81, it deserves at least 90. The gameplay is outstandingly fun. This review is 2 years after it came out and all the updates and events have made this game packed with content. If a game has confirmed dlc/updates people shouldn't be aloud to base their reviews off ofThis by far the BEST game Nintendo has EVER made. Better than any Zelda game that's ever came out. Screw critics giving this 81, it deserves at least 90. The gameplay is outstandingly fun. This review is 2 years after it came out and all the updates and events have made this game packed with content. If a game has confirmed dlc/updates people shouldn't be aloud to base their reviews off of that alone. The weapon variety is huge and the graphics and design are both so unique.

    Better than any other shooter I've ever played. This game deserves so much more acclaim. They added double the maps they had at the start and double the weapons. I don't understand people saying this is repetitive, if that was true than ever single shooter that exists would be repetitive. Such a masterpiece of a game. I hope Splatoon 2 can appeal to critics more than this did.    … Expand
  66. Stlouzilla
    May 30, 2017
    9
    Splatoon might be the most underrated franchise of this generation. Nintendo brings their trademark flair and charm to the shooting genre and injects it with fun and personality in a way that only they can. The game launched a little bare-bones but was well supported with updates, additions, and events through time. Splatoon is a powerful addition to Nintendo's pantheon of franchises.
  67. Focaccia
    May 17, 2017
    9
    This game still lacks game modes like local multiplayer 2vs2 mode, or different rules for a 1vs1 local multiplayer match, the story mode is short, and it's a shame you need an internet connection to do basically anything in this game (even buy outfits for your avatar), but this game is still fun as hell! It's actually my favourite fps. It's so original, there's a huge variety of weapons,This game still lacks game modes like local multiplayer 2vs2 mode, or different rules for a 1vs1 local multiplayer match, the story mode is short, and it's a shame you need an internet connection to do basically anything in this game (even buy outfits for your avatar), but this game is still fun as hell! It's actually my favourite fps. It's so original, there's a huge variety of weapons, and the paint replacing blood is just hilarious. The controls work very well and the game is just beautiful. A definite must have for every wii u owner.… Expand
  68. chepecarlos
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Love the multiplayer bike I spent a lot of time playing but what I loved was the story mode until it made me cry in the end, it was fun and interesting I hope the best out comes and. fresh
  69. Rstiles7
    Apr 1, 2017
    7
    While this is definitely a good game, I am not as fond of it as other people are. The online mode does allow you to use a variety of weapons that work very differently, there are very few stages to play on (only 2 to choose at a time) and the gameplay gets kind of boring after about an hour. The story mode isn't bad either, but it's nothing too impressive or memorable. Also, almost everyWhile this is definitely a good game, I am not as fond of it as other people are. The online mode does allow you to use a variety of weapons that work very differently, there are very few stages to play on (only 2 to choose at a time) and the gameplay gets kind of boring after about an hour. The story mode isn't bad either, but it's nothing too impressive or memorable. Also, almost every time I play this game online I run into connection or server errors that force me to leave the game early, which completely eliminates any fun I could be having. Though, I do really like all the customizations you can add to your character, as it adds in even more variety when playing online. Overall, good game, but far from the best Wii U game or Nintendo's best online experience.… Expand
  70. darkzaga
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Para ser sincero siempre odie los shooters pero este juego se ha ganado un lugar en mi corazón... desde el día 1 me encarto este juego... lo he desbloqueado al 100% y a duras penas llegue a el rank S... con ansias espero el Splat2. DZaga
  71. Honelith
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art styleSimply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art style and interesting music that never gets old with plenty of items, ranks and weapons to buy and unlock which keeps you playing well into the end game stage.… Expand
  72. spongeswift
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    In the beginning I thought Splatoon was gonna be dumb but man was I wrong. Splatoon's story mode is kind of easy and quick but it's a pretty good time! Also turf wars was really fun I would find myself playing on that mode for hours. Now the big flaw of Splatoon is how the online is arranged. A 2 map rotation is ridiculous because why not choose 2 random ones and let people vote on itIn the beginning I thought Splatoon was gonna be dumb but man was I wrong. Splatoon's story mode is kind of easy and quick but it's a pretty good time! Also turf wars was really fun I would find myself playing on that mode for hours. Now the big flaw of Splatoon is how the online is arranged. A 2 map rotation is ridiculous because why not choose 2 random ones and let people vote on it instead of making me sit around and play the same 2 maps for hours. Also the other modes should also be used for fun instead of making you play competitively unless you want a bad score. Overall Splatoon is a grand time and everyone should get their hands on it.… Expand
  73. Williamtpt
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Juego increible, super adictivo, solo le falta variedad en los mapas al momento de jugar online, pero no entorpece demasiado la experiencia final del juego.
  74. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Cambia balas por pintura, matar enemigos con pintar el terreno y unas criaturas semejantes a los calamares de aspecto amistoso, y obtendrás un juego de disparos marca Nintendo. Se une a uno de los pocos de este genero que pueden jugar libremente menores de edad.

    Es divertido, con un aspecto amistoso y desenfadado. La historia es curiosa, pero no pasa de ser un mero tutorial donde    Cambia balas por pintura, matar enemigos con pintar el terreno y unas criaturas semejantes a los calamares de aspecto amistoso, y obtendrás un juego de disparos marca Nintendo. Se une a uno de los pocos de este genero que pueden jugar libremente menores de edad.

    Es divertido, con un aspecto amistoso y desenfadado. La historia es curiosa, pero no pasa de ser un mero tutorial donde adaptarse a los controles.

    El punto fuerte es el multijugador, y desde luego es entretenido, pero no quita que tenga ciertos problemas. Faltan opciones, como cambiar armas en mitad de la partida, variedad de mapas y poder elegir a cual de ellos jugar sin que estos se impongan, entre otros.

    Un buen acercamiento de Nintendo a este genero, de una manera correcta pero con ciertos fallos, hacen de este juego algo interesante para el catalogo de WiiU.    … Expand
  75. Captain_Heropon
    Mar 4, 2017
    6
    Alright, so I actually took the time to write a full and lengthy review for this, but it was a bit too long and complex, so here it is in a basic format:

    PROS: Fun and "unique" (for lack of better terms) gameplay, which some would find addicting. Some fun stages, each one having something unique in its own way. Good variety of weapons, despite some feeling a little unusual to use.    Alright, so I actually took the time to write a full and lengthy review for this, but it was a bit too long and complex, so here it is in a basic format:

    PROS:
    Fun and "unique" (for lack of better terms) gameplay, which some would find addicting.
    Some fun stages, each one having something unique in its own way.
    Good variety of weapons, despite some feeling a little unusual to use.
    Several cool online modes such as Ranked Battles and friend rooms.

    CONS:
    The solo story mode is very meh, however there isn't a whole lot you can do to make it good, because it just doesn't quite fit for this type of game.
    Zero communication during online matches aside from "Booyah!".
    Several things that would just make me sound picky, including things like losing level points just because you or some other person had a communication error and the repetitive and annoying music.

    So basically, it's an alright game. Probably not completely my taste, but I can see why some people would like it so much. Not sure whether or not I'd recommend it.    … Expand
  76. NintendoFan957
    Feb 17, 2017
    8
    Splatoon may be overshadowed by other titles such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros., however, it is a gem and it is certainly one of the best titles for the Wii U so far.

    The basis around the game is that you are a squid-human hybrid, called an inkling, competing in your favourite sport which is ink battling and defending your people from the invading octolings who are an    Splatoon may be overshadowed by other titles such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros., however, it is a gem and it is certainly one of the best titles for the Wii U so far.

    The basis around the game is that you are a squid-human hybrid, called an inkling, competing in your favourite sport which is ink battling and defending your people from the invading octolings who are an octopus-human hybrid and their leader D.J Octavio. Octolings and inklings have been at war for many years.

    Online there is 2 modes which are ranked battles and regular battles which are ranked battles and regular battles. In a regular battle, you and your team (3 other players), compete against the opposing team, who also have 4 players, to cover as much ground as possible in your ink. The team with the most ground covered wins.

    In a ranked battle, only accessible at level 10, you will either have to transport the rainmaker, cover the splatzones or ride the tower. When transporting the rainmaker, your team have to carry the rainmaker to the opponent's goal and, if no team reaches either goal, the team who got closest wins. When covering splatzones, your team have to cover the splatzones, an specific area on the map, in your own ink for 100 seconds and if no team holds them for 100 seconds then the team to held the splatzones for the longest time wins. When riding the tower, your team have to cover the tower in your own ink and ride it to the opponent's goal and if no team reaches the goal then the team who got closest wins. When you win a match, you are awarded with experience points and in-game cash. There is also an offline single player mode where you fight of the octolings.

    There are also other buildings in the hub world where you buy clothing and weapons.

    The graphics on Splatoon, much like other Wii U titles, are phenomenal and this can be seen when swimming through ink. The battle system in the game is also very fun and addictive. You may also customise your inkling by selecting it's gender, eye colour, skin tone and clothing, as previously mentioned. However, you may not choose your inkling's hair colour as it is determined by the colour of your ink and this means that every inkling is different.

    The control scheme is also very easy to use and understand. L stick to move, R stick to alter the camera angle, X to jump, ZR to turn into a squid, ZL to use the weapon, up/down buttons to say 'Nice!' or 'To me!' and the touchscreen to jump to other players.

    The online connection is also very good and it rarely losses connection.

    There are also some minor issues as well. One issue is the single player mode. The single player mode is very enjoyable but it is quite short only lasting for a couple of hours in total. Another small problem is the lack of voice chat in-game and the closest to voice chat is the use of the up/down buttons as previously mentioned. The last problem is the inability to swap weapons while waiting for other players in the lobby. To change weapons, you have to leave the lobby and re-enter another lobby which can be a hassle.

    Despite the problems, Splatoon is an excellent game that I would advise any Wii U owner to buy.    … Expand
  77. MikuMoon
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    I really like this game, Nintendo has come back with a new IP and it has a vengeance! this game is addicting and its fun, losing is fun, winning is fun. the controls take some getting used to but they are very smooth and it supports the game and the story is really rich to!

    now that we got that out of the way, time for the criticism, I think this game is fantastic but the single player    I really like this game, Nintendo has come back with a new IP and it has a vengeance! this game is addicting and its fun, losing is fun, winning is fun. the controls take some getting used to but they are very smooth and it supports the game and the story is really rich to!

    now that we got that out of the way, time for the criticism, I think this game is fantastic but the single player is VERY short but the final boss makes up for this but it NEEDS voice chat, I mean its hard to say "hey, I got this area guys!" when you only have the c'mon (or to me in European and Australia).

    altogether this game is a masterpiece, it's fantastic so I'm giving it a 8 out of 10!    … Expand
  78. vicopichon
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome, the best shooter of this generation, updates and online free, works perfectly, the motion sensor on the game pad works nice with this game, I love it
  79. XmartoX
    Nov 9, 2016
    9
    Un juego imprescindible para todo poseedor de una Wii U. Es un juego super divertido y muy original, a mi, me ha encantado. El unico punto negativo que le veo es su rotacion de mapas en el online y su corta campaña
  80. Operationgamer
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players,Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players, resulting in the match going nowhere at times. Other than that, thumbs up.… Expand
  81. Inoueblind
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    The best game of all times!! A person must to be alien to not love it (probably just one big loser) because it's impossible to stop to play. I really recommend, is awesome!
  82. syphist
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    Absolutely terrible online connections. I paid to have a good time, and losing my connection a minute into EVERY match is terrible. I wish I could redeem a refund on this game.
  83. dwoz777
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    With the fun and intense multiplayer, a passive single player, and the entertaining world of Inkopolis, Splatoon delivers an entertaining package worth your time and energy. Where Splatoon falls short, it makes up for it in multiplayer. This game is fun and entertaining. If you own a Wii U, you need to own Splatoon.
  84. BaronMonaco
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    At last a new licence by Nintendo for the Wii U and a TPS with a focus on competitive multiplayer, that's not what we expect from them so did they succeed in this new genre ?

    First technically the game looks good on Wii U, the colourful graphics and cute design (something Nintendo is a master in doing) please the eyes and there's no bug offline or online. The Wii U pad is pretty useless    At last a new licence by Nintendo for the Wii U and a TPS with a focus on competitive multiplayer, that's not what we expect from them so did they succeed in this new genre ?

    First technically the game looks good on Wii U, the colourful graphics and cute design (something Nintendo is a master in doing) please the eyes and there's no bug offline or online. The Wii U pad is pretty useless (you can aim with the motion control but you'll get your ass kicked by those playing with simple joysticks), the only other thing that uses the gamepad is your map on the screen.

    Concerning the gameplay it's really fun, you'll have to use your gun (there's not a lot of them but there is a lot of difference between them) to cover the walls in painting (and of course kill your enemies), simple but extremely fun. Your movements are enhanced when you go into a "squid form" when you're walking on painting of your color, your skills in the squid form is where you'll make the difference and that's also what makes Splatoon different from other TPS.

    Concerning the story, there's a campaign of approximately 8 hours in the game with a classic basic story from Nintendo (they are bad, go save us) the campaign is a great way to be prepared to join the multiplayer and it offers some nice boss fights and platforming, not the main argument of the game but a worthy addition. For the global length of the game that depends of how much you'll get hooked to the multiplayer, but to reach the max level you'll need at least 20 hours so it's okay.

    In conclusion Splatoon is a very fun TPS with a gameplay easy to play, but hard to master. There could be more online content (maps and weapons) and there's room to improve the solo experience but globally no major flaws, except of course the limits of the hardware, with a gamepad that even Nintendo don't know to use. Advisable to every Wii U owner looking for a nice competitive multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  85. Arilio
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    I was never into shooters until this game came out. Finally Nintendo has published an original game and it' actually good. The concept of Splatoon is really interesting and original. Besides the online playing there is also the story mode which is fun and can teach many things before you star playing online with other people Now ... about the voice chat, i think that i'm going to be one ofI was never into shooters until this game came out. Finally Nintendo has published an original game and it' actually good. The concept of Splatoon is really interesting and original. Besides the online playing there is also the story mode which is fun and can teach many things before you star playing online with other people Now ... about the voice chat, i think that i'm going to be one of the few people that agree that it shouldn't exist. Why? Because there would be much negativity. If voice chat existed in Splatoon, then players like me that aren't that good, would get yelled by their teemates and things would get worst. But, i think that they should have allowed voice chat between friends. Besides that there are some other issues. For example there is no way you can quit lobby which sucks a little bit, due to the reason that if you wait for a ranked battle and you have to leave, the only way you can do it is by closing completely the system and losing about 10 points. Last but not least, the weakest spot in Splatoon is matchmaking. I am level 29 and rank A-. When i want to play ranked it puts me with players that are 45-50 level which is really frustrating since they have more experience in the game than i do. Overall the game is good and if you have a wii u then you should definitely buy, even in 2016. The splatfests might be over which kinda sucks since i didn't get the chance to experience them but still there are a lot of things to do.… Expand
  86. Pendrodamus
    Aug 20, 2016
    7
    One of Nintendo's best IPs. I think it has alot of work put into it, and shows the prowess of the new blood working at Nintendo. A few things bug me about the game, like the lack of voice chat. After playing TF2, I totally understand why they wouldn't include that, because of those damn squeakers and 12 year olds. However, I still would've liked the option.

    Overall, it's a pretty nice game.
  87. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    fun but only having 2 maps when i decide to play makes it too boring. also cant queue as a team with friends unless its ranked is dumb. screw flanders
  88. GamecubeLover
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Creative story, amazing addicting gameplay, great graphics, and much much more. This game is a masterpiece and way more than like paintball...its a beautiful canvas.
  89. Geekcat
    Aug 1, 2016
    9
    This is a very fun game. In fact, this game is one of the best games on the Wii U. When it first came out it was one of the few games that had me hooked on it for over 6 months, it was literally that fun. This was meant to be Nintendo's first multiplayer third person shooter and it was both very innovative and enjoyable.
  90. GaryFaulkDoesIt
    Jul 31, 2016
    8
    One of the best games on the Wii U, and one with a lot of potential for future development.

    Splatoon has a lot going for it, and even a year after its release, it never really stops being fun. The single player mode is very fun, if a bit short. As good as the game is, it does feel a bit incomplete in some ways. For instance, the customization, stage selection, and game modes feel a    One of the best games on the Wii U, and one with a lot of potential for future development.

    Splatoon has a lot going for it, and even a year after its release, it never really stops being fun. The single player mode is very fun, if a bit short.

    As good as the game is, it does feel a bit incomplete in some ways. For instance, the customization, stage selection, and game modes feel a bit limited. However, there is plenty of room for improvement in hypothetical future installments.

    The concept is very unique and well-done, and even with how simple and bare bones the gameplay is, it still manages to be one of the most fun games Nintendo has released in a long time.    … Expand
  91. starmarx39
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Splatoon's approachable aesthetic and surprisingly deep competitive mode kick down the door of the hardcore online genre and firmly establish their community in the online space.

    Fast, creative, gorgeous to look at and shockingly compelling, Splatoon feels like the tightest shooter to hit the gaming space in years.
  92. guajefer
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    Es un juego DIVERTIDÍSIMO. ¡Por fin un shooter que innova! Splatoon goza de un modo online súper-adictivo, con partidas rápidas y mucha diversión conquistando el terreno pintando. Un shooter cuya finalidad nunca es matar, aunque tengas que hacerlo para sacar ventaja al equipo rival. Infinidad de posibilidades de mejora de tu inkling, armas de varios tipos con secundarias y especiales deEs un juego DIVERTIDÍSIMO. ¡Por fin un shooter que innova! Splatoon goza de un modo online súper-adictivo, con partidas rápidas y mucha diversión conquistando el terreno pintando. Un shooter cuya finalidad nunca es matar, aunque tengas que hacerlo para sacar ventaja al equipo rival. Infinidad de posibilidades de mejora de tu inkling, armas de varios tipos con secundarias y especiales de múltiples combinaciones y sobre todp, un online estable. Me gustaría que si hubiera secuelas, tuviera una campaña un pelín más larga, pero en definitiva JUEGAZO.… Expand
  93. LinkxPeach
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    Splatoon is a great game. The only main problem with this game is that most MMORPGs, that the game gets harder to level up pass level 10 to max level online. Leveling up costs a lot of time consumption. This makes me wants to quit the game right away and gives me a feeling that I had wasted my time playing this game online like most MMORPGs I ever played.
  94. Bytec
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    At first I was skeptical about this game, but first demo test fire event convinced me how good this game is. I've completed all the missions and have all the weapons and gear, but that doesn't diminish my enjoyment. Bought it on 1st day and I'm still playing it. That's how good this game is.
  95. Maplemiles
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is a really fun and addicting third person shooter. A great new IP from Nintendo, Splatoon won a lot of best shooter and multiplayer awards as of late 2015 to early 2016. Great colourful game play with pixer movie style graphics, plus a amazing sound track. The story does not have much replay value, the local multiplayer is forgettable.

    Some people say no voice chat is a bad    Splatoon is a really fun and addicting third person shooter. A great new IP from Nintendo, Splatoon won a lot of best shooter and multiplayer awards as of late 2015 to early 2016. Great colourful game play with pixer movie style graphics, plus a amazing sound track. The story does not have much replay value, the local multiplayer is forgettable.

    Some people say no voice chat is a bad thing. I think it's a good thing. You do not want to play a game with out people making offensive comments like in cod. It's a really fun game it targets kids but a lot of adults play this game and it's something fresh and new and you can never beat Nintendos games at all. Hopefully they can make new IP's soon and always stay fresh    … Expand
  96. GameCritque
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is a great game you should not pass up. For Nintendo's first big attempt at a shooter it was a phenomenal start. The single player is charming, doesn't over stay it's welcome, and is a great tutorial. Amiibo support is great by not really giving you an unfair advantage at all. And the multiplayer is always fresh and varied. Yes there are not many modes but it is always different.Splatoon is a great game you should not pass up. For Nintendo's first big attempt at a shooter it was a phenomenal start. The single player is charming, doesn't over stay it's welcome, and is a great tutorial. Amiibo support is great by not really giving you an unfair advantage at all. And the multiplayer is always fresh and varied. Yes there are not many modes but it is always different. Nintendo has kept the this game going with a stream of new FREE DLC for months on end. My only gripe with the game is the ranking system can be a little broken sometimes pairing you with really good players when you are a low rank. Nintendo has shown us that not every shoots need to be dark and edgy to work. This is a great game and I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  97. Manamaster
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    Right now, this game is highly recommended for those who own a Wii U and enjoy simple games with a high replay value; the game is competitive and each weapon changes the whole game experience, as the strategy changes if you want to have a great performance.
    Why did I start with the words "right now"? Because if you bought the game during its first month, the game was like Overwatch right    Right now, this game is highly recommended for those who own a Wii U and enjoy simple games with a high replay value; the game is competitive and each weapon changes the whole game experience, as the strategy changes if you want to have a great performance.
    Why did I start with the words "right now"? Because if you bought the game during its first month, the game was like Overwatch right now, just a few stages, about 20 different weapons, around 5 maps and a crippled experience (I'm crippled, so I know about it).

    The game will surely give you about 30 hours of fun and if you really enjoy them, you'll easily keep playing past the 100 hour mark.
    It has a single player mode, it helps you to understand the mechanics of the game and has easter eggs, you'll beat it in less than 5 hours and forget about it, but it is recommendable to finish it, as you'll get a few weapons that cannot be obtained otherwise.    … Expand
  98. Dualy
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is much more than what meets the eye. It's an addictive, fun, and well executed 3rd person shooter. The story mode is very fun, sometimes challenging, and has great bosses. The online mode is even better, it's a 4v4 battle with your goal being to spray ink everywhere, it's where you'll be spending most of your time and that time certainly won't be wasted. The motion controls areSplatoon is much more than what meets the eye. It's an addictive, fun, and well executed 3rd person shooter. The story mode is very fun, sometimes challenging, and has great bosses. The online mode is even better, it's a 4v4 battle with your goal being to spray ink everywhere, it's where you'll be spending most of your time and that time certainly won't be wasted. The motion controls are great as well and really add to the game. Overall this is one of the best games for the Wii U, I'm not sure if I would call it a system seller, but if you have a Wii U then this is a must buy.
    Final Score-9/10    … Expand
  99. Katocy
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Excelente juego !! Cuando Nintendo Hace Las cosas siempre las hace bien, Este si es Un Juego Que Cambio las cosas de ver los tiradores, Cuando lo juegas Una Vez ya No Puedes parar y Esa es la escencia de Un Juego no las graficas, Porque hoy en dia Cierta Prensa perdona un Juego solo por Tener graficas espectaculares mientras Que El juego por dentro esta Mas vacio que una bolsa de papas lays xD
  100. AdryFenix
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Seré breve: Increíble, espectacular, genial, precioso, colorido, innovador, idea única, ADICTIVO, interminable, INEXPLICABLE...porque las palabras no le harán jamás justicia a esta maravillosa idea, Gracias Nintendo.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    100
    There’s nothing else quite like it, nor the cathartic dopamine jolt to be had when you squid-skim up a paint-smeared quarter pipe, an Inkzooka at the ready, leap over the edge, take aim with your weapon, and reduce a startled opponent to goo.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 23, 2015
    85
    We waited a bit before giving a vote to Splatoon, but after three months, the game is full of new weapons, has some awesome new modes, and it's still really, really fun. It's a WiiU killer app, one of those games that are not only extremely original, but so well made they utterly deserve a big and supporting community. If you have a WiiU and want an atypical shooter, this is the game for you.
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  3. CD-Action
    Sep 18, 2015
    75
    Please don’t just look at the score and “meh” Splatoon, because this online shooter is the best thing that happened to Wii U in a long time. It just needs some major updates, because on arrival it’s just 75% of The Game of the Year. [09/2015, p.46]
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